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Whimsical 18k Yellow Gold Italian Diamond Set Honey Bee

About the Item

This fanciful Mid-20th Century Italian creation depicts a beautifully proportioned honey bee with wings spread, ready for flight. The thorax and abdomen are heavily diamond encrusted, and eyes are sultry antique cut natural rubies. Total approximate diamond weight is .25ct and overall quality is H color and VS1-2 clarity. The brooch measure 15/16 inch long by one inch wide by 3/8 inch from wing tips to feet. It is equipped with two loops on the reverse side to facilitate a narrow neck chain. The reverse side is stamped 18k Italy. Gross weight 6.65 grams.
  • Metal:
    18k Gold,Yellow Gold
  • Stone:
    Diamond,Ruby
  • Stone Cut:
    Old Mine Cut
  • Weight:
    6.65 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 0.94 in (23.88 mm)
  • Style:
    Modern
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955-1965
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LCHLHL/BM08lxmk1stDibs: LU20221919252
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